Raiders: Revisiting the 2019 NFL Draft class and where they stand

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Running back Josh Jacobs shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders with pick 24 on day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Running back Josh Jacobs shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders with pick 24 on day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Jan 15, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the second half in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders: Revisiting the 2019 NFL Draft class and where they stand

Hunter Renfrow

Once named third and Renfrow at Clemson, Hunter has continued to embody that in the NFL. The 5th round pick continues to build on his skill set as his career roars onward.

The 5’10, 185lb receiver earned Derek Carr’s trust from the beginning. Recording 30 first downs his rookie year, he seemed to be the guy Carr looked for in the biggest moments, especially as the season progressed.

He’s only gotten better, and oh yeah, now he returns punts too.

Renfrow built on his rookie success by having new career-high yardage, receptions, and first downs in 2020. He upped his catch percentage as well and seemed to make strides in his route running ability.

In 2021, defenses threw everything they had at Hunter. Why? Because he had over 1,000 yards and 100 receptions.

Peter Schrager even went so far as to say, “Hunter Renfrow in a 10-yard box might have the best route running in the entire league”.

This is something Renfrow did consistently as the year went on, earning him a Pro Bowl nod.

The Raiders 7th round pick, Quenton Bell, would be cut before his rookie season began.